Sterile Processing Specialist

Hughston Clinic; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Surgical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive, reprocess, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment under the direction of HSC management. The role includes maintaining equipment, preparing for procedures, and ensuring compliance with policies and PPE requirements.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of disinfection/sterilization experience and graduate from an approved Central Sterilization Technician Program.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in disinfection/sterilization within medical field.
• Graduate from an approved Central Sterilization Technician Program.
• Understanding of sterilization techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgery staff with case carts, supplies, equipment and trays; prioritize and deliver timely.
• Retrieve soiled equipment, decontaminate and prepare for re-issue.
• Prepare instrument trays, pack sterile items, and follow PPE protocols to protect items and staff.
• Verify instrumentation from washer/decontaminator is clean and ready for use.
• Reassemble instruments disassembled for decontamination and ensure mechanics work smoothly.
• Assemble standard and complex instrumentation sets for next day’s schedule and document loads, dates and logs.
• Maintain routine equipment maintenance and terminal cleaning; participate in department housekeeping.
• Support orientation of new employees and assist with supply management for trays and sterile supplies.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Central Sterilization Technician program graduate

Job description

Hughston Surgical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive, reprocess, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment under the direction of HSC management. The role includes maintaining equipment, preparing for procedures, and ensuring compliance with policies and PPE requirements.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of disinfection/sterilization experience and graduate from an approved Central Sterilization Technician Program.